ABOUT US
Introduction
Synthetic biology is a maturing scientific discipline that combines science and engineering in order to design and build new biological parts, devices and systems. Synthetic biology offers enormous opportunities to benefit society with promising applications in areas such as energy, healthcare and the environment. Launched in September 2016, the Singapore Consortium for Synthetic Biology, SINERGY aims to consolidate Singapore’s capabilities in synthetic biology and harness synergies across industry sectors to create a vibrant and globally connected bio-based economy in Singapore. Efforts to foster interactions and co-development between the industry, universities and research institutes will encourage user-inspired research, augment manpower development, as well as speed up the translation of expertise in synthetic biology for industry applications. SINERGY is supported by the National Research Foundation and hosted at the National University of Singapore.
Objectives
- Upgrade industry technological abilities through active engagement and co-development among industry, universities and research institutes
- Harness synergies across R&D collaborative projects
- Facilitate manpower deployment from institutes of higher learning to industries
- Provide a one-stop, go-to national resource centre for companies and members
Key areas of interest
- Advanced Manufacturing for Specialty Chemicals
- Protein and Enzyme Engineering
- Biosensors and Cell-Free Systems
- Biomimetics
- Synthetic Genomics
- Proprietary Strain Construction and Optimization
BioFoundry
NUS Synthetic Biology Foundry
NUS Synthetic Biology Foundry represents a hallmark of synthetic biology research in driving foundational science towards translational clinical and industrial biotechnology applications. Equipped with state-of-the-art robotic system that is interfaced with various high throughput analytical instruments, the Foundry enables systematic (re)designing, building, testing and learning of synthetic biological systems on a highly efficient, automated manufacturing platform. By fostering advanced research through international collaborations, the Foundry aims to become a central hub for cutting-edge synthetic biology research in Asia.
Facilities
Gas Chromatography
Mass Spectrometer
(GC-MS)
Ultra-High Performance Liquid
Chromatography System
(UHPLC)
Quadrupole Time-of-Flight
Liquid Chromatography/
Mass Spectrometry System
(Q-TOF)
Fluorescence Activated
Cell Sorter
(FACS)
Flow
Cytometry
Analyser
Real-Time Polymerase
Chain Reaction
(PCR) System
Microplate
Reader
Lab-scale
Biorectors
For information on facility usage,
please contact us.
MEMBERS
Industry Members
Academic Members
EVENTS
Medical applications of innovative mussel protein bioadhesives
Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Synthetic Minimal Bacterial Cell
GT (Sialyltransferase and fucosyltransferase) mutagenesis and Metabolic Engineering for the synthesis of 3‘/6‘-SL and 2‘/3-FL from human Milk
Biocatalysis of soybean isoflavonoids using various oxidoreductases: synthesis of hydroxyl-equol derivatives
Biotechnology to Help Achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Bio-inspired Electronic Skins
Airman Systems Directorate
“Me? An Entrepreneur?”
Genome-wide target specificity of CRISPR RNA-guided base editors
Metabolic engineering and regulation of the bosynthesis of artemisinin, the most potent anti-malaria compound, in Artemisia annua L.
Aberrant Stem/Progenitor Cell Behavior During Aging And Cancer
Building Complex Protein Functions at the Intersection of Nanofabrication and Synthetic Biology
Biofilm Biology-Informed Biofilm Engineering
Innovations in Cell-Free Synthetic Biology
Single Cell Clinical Analysis for Precision Medicine by Using Integrative Microfluidics
From Gene to Activity – Exploiting the Potential of Nestlé Culture Collection
Getting your device onto the Singapore market
Synthetic Biology – a Key Driver of the BioEconomy through BioDesign and Industrial Translation
Rapid acquisition and model-based analysis of cell-free transcription-translation reactions from non-model bacteria
Salivary gland cancers: A rare cancer as a platform for precision medicine
Protein Engineering, the unsung hero of next generation sequencing
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Membership
The Consortium membership is open to companies that:
- Are actively involved in synthetic biology-related manufacturing, design or R&D
- Apply synthetic biology approaches in their product or manufacturing processes
- Provide technologies, products or services that support synthetic biology applications
| Non Start-Up Company | Start-up Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Entrance Fee | S$10,000 | S$1,000 |
| Annual Membership Fees | S$1,000 | S$1,000 |
Note:
a) Companies that join in the inaugural year of SINERGY, i.e. 2017, are regarded as founding members.
b) The Membership Fee is inclusive of Goods and Services Tax.
c) The Membership Fee shall be payable in advance of the applicable membership year within thirty (30) days from the date of invoice issued by NUS.
d) The effective date of membership is 1 January of the year of application, as determined in accordance with Sections 3 and 4 of the Membership Application Form, and membership is effective till 31 December of the same calendar year.
e) Membership is renewable on an annual basis, in advance, and shall be effective from 1 January of the following year, regardless of the date of first joining.
For information on membership fees,
please contact us.